The Marquis of Granby served up a drink and a warm welcome to generations of revellers. The boozer which was rebuilt in 1897 had its own brewhouse until1931. It was replaced with a new building on Eastgate which opened in February 1933 after road widening before last orders were called in 1984 when it was converted to offices. The photo from 1929 is one of 12 showcasing life around the city centre and beyond. The gallery features well travelled streets which would be replaced by the Lewis’s department store by the early 1930s. The images are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: Watch - Secrets of Leeds Queens Hotel revealed including hidden tunnel LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
1. Leeds in 1929
St. Peter's Street in the foreground, looking across to Lady Lane. On the right is the ornate facade of the Marquis of Granby public house. Pictured in November 1929. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
2. Leeds in 1929
Wade Lane corner with Mark Lane in November 1929. On left is Frank Somers, veterinary surgeon on corner with John Cox, shopkeeper next door. This area was cleared to make way for Lewis's department store which was opened on September 17, 1932. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
3. Leeds in 1929
Hope Yard in November 1929. It was locatedoff Upper Headrow between nos.25/26 and Mark Lane. This view from November 1929 looks towards The Headrow. This property would be demolished as part of land clearance to provide site for Lewis' store, now Allders. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
4. Leeds in 1929
The junction of Mabgate with New Church Place. Shop on corner is property of Mrs Rose Ann Smith. This view from November 1929 is looking up Mabgate, the chimney of the Hope foundry is visible in the distance. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
5. Leeds in 1929
Mark Lane looking towards New Briggate in November 1929. Greenhills Taylors on corner with the empty premises formerly J & H Smith, Ironmongers to the right. Next is W. A. Homburg, theatrical costumer. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net
6. Leeds in 1929
This view from November 1929 is looking towards Merrion Street. On the right is junction with St John's Place. | Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net Photo: Leeds Libraries, www.leodis.net